# Joe Hartman — Short Fiction character guide

> Joe Hartman in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joey, old Joey

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

A minor character with a small presence.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/i)

Referenced via the identity bracelet Germyn wears, a P.F.C. from the Korean War.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/xii)

A telepathic alien Component used by Tropile as a walkie-talkie to guide the rebels; speaks with Tropile's voice.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/xiii)

Referenced as 'Joey,' a ropy-limbed Component with limited telepathy awakened by Tropile and Alla Narova to serve as liaison.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/xiv)

Referred to as 'Joey,' an alien through whom Tropile communicates with the human army.

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